Announced earlier today by The New York Times in an exclusive interview with writer Gene Luen Yang, Marvel Super Hero Shang-Chi will be getting a brand-new limited series this June. Known for his Eisner Award-winning work, American Born Chinese – the first graphic novel ever to be nominated for a National Book Award – Yang will be teaming up with artists Dike Ruan (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) and Phillip Tan (Black Order) to craft the modern adventures of Marvel’s beloved master of the martial arts, with an all-new costume designed by artist Jim Cheung!  

Detroit punk/metal unit CHILD BITE kicks off their anticipated US trek supporting Today Is The Day tonight, March 9th. Currently underway, the band will join the No Good To Anyone tour in New Orleans, Louisiana and remain through its final date on April 5th in Manchester, New Hampshire. Additional support will be provided by The Obsessed and -16- on select shows. See all confirmed dates below.  

MDS Mega Scale The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974): Leatherface with Sound “You could have dinner with us… my brother makes good head cheese! You like head cheese?” In ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’, a group must do everything they can to escape the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface, who wears a mask made of human skin.  

In SEAL Team Six: No More – A New Flame, Randall “Flame” O’Donnell is called upon by a Navy admiral on a very personal mission. A 16-year old American boy has been lured into a warzone in the Middle East, and the team is asked to bring him home safely, even if it’s against his wishes.  

The highly anticipated Decorum #1 by bestselling, comics titan Jonathan Hickman (House of X, Powers of X, East of West) and artist Mike Huddleston (Middlewest, House of X) has sold out at the distributor level, same day as release. It is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming demand.  

Volbeat’s latest single, “Die To Live,” is currently #1 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The Danish band’s latest single is their 8th to reach the top of the chart, racking up more #1 songs at this format than any other European artist. The honor was previously held by U2, who’s record Volbeat tied last August when their single “Last Day Under The Sun” became their 7th number one on the chart.  

Johan Kihlberg’s IMPERA has been confirmed as the special guest when KISS plays their final concert ever in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 23.  

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of Jason Bieler to the label for a brand new solo album. Currently in the works now, this upcoming album will see Bieler working with a diverse array of musical friends, a list of whom will be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned for some surprises on that front! In the meantime, Bieler has announced upcoming tour dates with label mate and lifelong friend Jeff Scott Soto, which have been selling out across the US. Dates can be seen on the tour flyer below.  

Finnish melodic death metal masters, OMNIUM GATHERUM are set to begin their North American tour supporting INSOMNIUM along with SEVEN SPIRES this Thursday, March 12th in Philadelphia, PA. The tour runs through March and April concluding on April 18th in Halethorpe, MD.  

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Vio-Lence to its worldwide roster! Vio-Lence was born in 1985 in the womb of thrash metal’s inception: San Francisco’s East Bay Area. With a ferocious blend of blazing guitar riffs, relentless rhythm, and an ultra-aggressive vocal style, they have an intensity unmatched in metal. After disbanding in late 1993, their music and legacy still drew metal-heads from around the world. Their return to live performances began in mid-April 2019 and they haven’t looked back.  

After finding a gruesomely slaughtered farmer’s family just outside Amsterdam, the police call Royal Zoo’s veterinarian, Lizzy for help. She immediately sees what must have caused the bloody mutilations: an enormous, aggressive lion.  

Psych rock legends MONSTER MAGNET will return to the road in North America this spring to celebrate their historic release, Powertrip.  Their live set will feature select cuts from this seminal album as well as MONSTER MAGNET fan favorites.  Support on the tour will come from Nebula and Silvertomb.  The tour begins March 20th in Brooklyn, NY and runs through April 18th in Sayreville, NJ.  A complete list of dates can be found below.